polenta
[ poh-LEHN-tah ]
A staple of northern Italy, polenta is a
MUSH made from cornmeal. It can be eaten hot with a little butter or cooled until firm, cut into squares and fried. For added flavor, polenta is sometimes mixed with cheese such as
PARMESAN or
GORGONZOLA. It can be served as a first course or side dish and makes hearty breakfast fare.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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